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Ole Miss loses federal contract to grow research-grade marijuana

The University of Mississippi lost its contract with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) that allowed it…

News July 15
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Why marijuana prohibitionists prefer Schedule 2 in reclassification process

Right now, publicly available facts point toward marijuana being reclassified not as Schedule 3 but, rather, as Schedule…

News July 11
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Kentucky medical marijuana companies sue, alleging program is unconstitutional

A group of medical marijuana companies in Kentucky have filed a lawsuit claiming the rollout of the state’s…

News July 7
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Despite New Jersey’s wealth and dense population, marijuana market not reaching potential

Nearly five years after New Jersey voters signaled their desire for a robust marijuana marketplace, the state's cannabis…

News July 3
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Independent cannabis operators versus MSOs? Consumers don’t walk the talk

As cannabis businesses strive to establish brand loyalty, they’re learning that consumer purchasing habits don’t always align with…

News June 30
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Maine hikes adult-use marijuana tax 40%; consumption lounge bill stalls

Maine’s adult-use marijuana tax will increase from 10% to 14% starting Jan. 1 under the $11.3 billion state…

News June 27
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California lawmakers fail to include cannabis tax relief in budget bill

Faint hopes for California cannabis industry excise tax relief evaporated Wednesday when lawmakers failed to squeeze a freeze…

News June 26
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Mature cannabis markets see job losses while emerging states boom

Despite a 4.5% increase in revenue that reached $30.1 billion in 2024, the regulated marijuana industry experienced a…

News June 24
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Minnesota issues first recreational marijuana license to a cultivator

Minnesota has issued the state’s first adult-use marijuana license to a microbusiness, Herb Quest, which will start by…

News June 20
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